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March 28, 2023

Behind the Journey is a series of videos which showcases the stories of people with extraordinary life journeys. Prudent financial planning and a never give up attitude are the common threads that run through all of these stories.

In the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, most girls grow up hearing they have to prioritise household chores and responsibilities over everything else. They were rarely allowed to pursue a passion or wear anything but traditional clothes. One girl born in 1994 dared to be different. Today, everybody knows Rani Rampal. She famously took India’s women’s hockey team to the semi-finals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But, her road to Tokyo was not easy.

Rani’s family came from a humble background. Her father earned just Rs. 80 per day as a street vendor, while her mother worked as a house help. But nothing stopped Rani from chasing her dream. She represented India when she was 15 at the Women’s Hockey World Cup, winning the Best Young Player Award. She made her parents proud when she received her first salary of Rs. 500. They had never seen so much money before. That day, Rani promised herself to build her parents a house.

To fulfil her dream, Rani had to be as disciplined with her savings as she was with training. She saved and planned her finances to purchase a home and provide her parents with financial stability. Even today, Rani prioritises financial planning. She knows that sportspeople face injuries and retire early. Regardless of what comes her way, Rani knows that she can enjoy financial security in the future.

Like Rani, we must all learn to focus on our dreams while planning for the future. Life can be unpredictable, and we never know what the future holds. We must also save for a financially secure future. You can start your journey with a Savings Plan like HDFC Life Sanchay Plus. The policy offers life coverage and an opportunity to build a corpus for the future. The plan protects your family today while helping you plan for tomorrow.

You can watch Rani Rampal’s journey here –

ARN: ED/02/23/923

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